Russia eyes Ukraine: Missile stockpile hints at winter strikes
Andriy Kowalenko, head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation, warns that the Russian Federation is stockpiling missiles and transporting fuel to major military airports, from which massive attacks on Ukraine are carried out. This may indicate preparations for an attack, Kowalenko warns.
3:57 PM EDT, October 16, 2024
He also noted that the Tu-22M3 and Tu-95MS bombers "are flying between airports in Russia."
"It is possible that the enemy is preparing for strikes," he emphasized. The Russians' target may be critical infrastructure, which is crucial for Ukrainians as winter approaches.
Ukraine prepares for a massive attack
On Tuesday, the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, stated that with the start of the heating season, massive Russian attacks should be expected.
At the same time, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal assured that more than 99 percent of residential buildings in Ukraine are prepared for winter.
"With the start of the heating season, we can expect massive Russian attacks on the energy sector," Lytvynenko noted. He observed that Ukrainian energy has demonstrated during the war the ability to implement innovative solutions, and Russia has not succeeded in destroying Ukraine's economy.
Ukraine is on the verge of the heating season
"Ukraine is on the verge of the heating season. The government, regional military administrations, and local authorities are collaborating (...) to ensure all homes have heat and light in winter," Shmyhal wrote on Telegram.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the first course of action is the preparation of infrastructure, and the readiness of residential buildings exceeds 99 percent. "The number of schools, kindergartens, and hospitals prepared for winter is also close to 100 percent. More than 18,000 boiler houses and 4,800 heating plants are ready to deliver heat," he conveyed.
